Chapter 24

That night Brock and Trent had returned late with updated intel and bags of takeout. They updated the team while they ate. Whatever Mandy's role was in all of this it definitely had to do with Ruiz. They had followed the two bodyguards back to a bar frequented by his crew and they had sat having drinks with Ruiz's head of security. So Ruiz was the one providing Mandy's protection, probably her accommodation too since The Grand was definitely not in the operating budget.

Brock had also managed to get some extra information on Ruiz's location. He was flying back into Mexico City tonight, probably already landed. His minions had been fussing all day stocking the bars with his favourite drinks (and favourite girls)

"We know where he's having his welcome back party?" Asked Jason, deep in thought

"Yeah seems like it's the Jaguar, that's his favourite spot and they've been fussing there all day for his arrival." Brock replies

"Our intel suggests he uses the back-room there for most of his business meetings" added Davis

"What you thinking boss?" Clay asks Jason

Jason rubs his stubble "Just thinking this is the first time we've had chance to get eyes on Ruiz in a public place, in his natural environment. I for one would like to get eyes on him that aren't through a lens, get a feel for who we are dealing with"

Clay nodded "all of us together tend to draw eyes"

Jason nodded and looked at Davis and smiled. Davis smiled back reading his mind "A couple on vacation draws less eyes" she says "I seem to remember this from…. Ahh yes, Mexico!" Jason laughed. "Happy to be a stand-in for Mandy this time" she continues

Sonny laughs "at least there will be less bickering this time"

"What you on about now Quinn?" Jason looks confused

"Just last time, Mexico was a little awkward is all, you and Mandy ready to kill each other. All that sexual tension, I can tell you it was hard to watch"

"Sonny Quinn!" Davis thumps him in the arm

"What?! It was! Anyone who says it wasn't is a liar. And I was right, I mean look how well it turned out in the end for Mr and Mrs Spook" Sonny puts his hands up in defence and Davis continues to give him dagger looks.

Jason is shaking his head, "you know she hates it when you call her Mrs Spook"

Sonny grins and everyone laughs, Sonny turns to look at Davis "Hope you brought some glad rags Lisa, looks like you've got a date."

"Ah shit, gimme 30 mins I've made friendly with a boutique owner down the street I think she'll still be open" and with that Davis rushes out of the room

True to her word Davis was back and changed well before 30 minutes. She was stepping out of her makeshift room while Sonny was passing in the hall, he tipped his cowboy hat (which as always had ended up coming with him on this op) and whistled quietly to himself as she stepped into the doorway in a colourful print dress and heels. "You OK there cowboy?" Davis said trying not to smile, amused by Sonny's shocked face.

"I'm just fine ma'am…. I just…" Sonny moved closer blocking her exit with his arm on the door frame

"You just…?" Davis asked

"I'm just very tempted to push you back inside that room right now Lisa." He said as he very obviously looked her up and down licking his lips.

"Sonny!" She playfully pushed him "you can't say things like that to me anymore. And you definitely can't say them here" she looked around to check no-one was listening.

Sonny looked around too, hearing voices nearby he stepped back "I know… I know. He rubbed his head under his hat, composing himself and leaned back against the opposite wall allowing Davis to exit the room.

Davis stepped into the hallway and gently but purposefully brushed Sonny's hand as she walked towards their centre of operations, Sonny held back discretely taking in the view of Davis walking away before following her into the room.

"Got yourself a hot date boss man!" Sonny announces behind her.

"Not wrong there Quinn!" says Trent whistling.

"Down boys" says Jason laughing "Remember who you're talking to, little respect" he says as he gives Davis a little salute and grins.

Davis laughs and smiles. "You scrub up well too boss" she gives him an appreciative once-over and the others laugh "ooh watch out Jase, she'll eat you alive!" Says Clay

"Right. We all clear on plans?" Everyone nods, and they head out